Licensed Hospital Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support the Revenue Integrity Department, the full-time Licensed Hospital Inpatient Coder will accurately assign ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and collaborating with providers to resolve discrepancies in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services in accordance with current coding guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Interpret office, operative, and procedure notes to assign codes and modifiers for compliance and optimal reimbursement
• Maintain a minimum coding accuracy rate of 95% through quality assurance and participation in audits

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of medical coding experience
• Current AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification(s)
• Experience with healthcare coding and documentation audits and appeals
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently and reliably